Bernie Sanders predicts Harris and Walz can win ‘pretty big’ with progressive economic plan

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) predicted that Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) can win “pretty big” in November if they stick to progressive stances on economic issues.

In an appearance on CNN’s The Source, Sanders praised Harris and Walz and said they could win by a large margin if they followed a certain path.

After listing several progressive policy proposals, including expanding Medicare and Social Security and raising taxes on the wealthy, the Vermont socialist said such policies are supported by over 70% of the country.

“So I think to the degree that the vice president and the governor can stay focused on economic issues that benefit working people, demand that the billionaire class are paying their fair share of taxes. You know what? I think they’re going to not only win — I think they have a chance to win pretty big,” he said.

Sanders praised Walz as a potential running mate days before the decision was made, arguing that he would best represent the working class.

“I am very impressed by Walz,” Sanders said. “I think you have an excellent governor who understands the needs of working families, so I hope very much that the vice president selects a running mate who will speak up and take on powerful corporate interests, and I think Tim Walz is somebody who could do that.”

After losing the 2016 and 2020 Democratic primaries, Sanders has rallied behind the Democratic ticket, becoming a major booster of President Joe Biden and now Harris.